Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Summary
Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has pleaded guilty in South Africa to pointing a gun and being in the country illegally. He was arrested after a shooting incident at his home in Johannesburg, where a man was seriously injured.Key Facts
- Bellarmine Mugabe pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and illegal immigration charges.
- He was arrested in February following a shooting involving a 23-year-old man at his Johannesburg home.
- The victim was shot twice in the back and is in critical condition.
- Bellarmine Mugabe was previously charged with attempted murder but reached a plea deal.
- His co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
- Mugabe and Matonhodze said they would return to Zimbabwe if not given jail sentences.
- Sentencing is scheduled for April 24.
- Bellarmine Mugabe has faced prior legal issues in Zimbabwe, including assaults and arrest warrants.
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